From Bush s brain to bushy mane

Published March 3, 2008 5:00am ET



The political fortunes of Mr. Rove continue to decline.

But not that Mr. Rove. …

We reported in February about “Rove,” a 6-year-old thoroughbred running in the Kentucky circuit who’s on sale to any dorky, political horse fan for a mere $15,000. But since then, the horse is suffering a fate similar to that of many Republicans nowadays: sinking popularity. After a weak race Friday, Rove’s market value dropped to $5,000 … lunch money in horse terms.

The official chart from the race read, “Rove unhurried near the inside, lacked the needed closing bid.”

Kind of like the 2006 election.